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Chicago Public Library Playaways
LakeviewI am a vocal proponent of having a library card. Obviously, books are awesome, but in addition to having loads of reading material at your fingertips, at the Chicago Public Library you also have movies, music, museum passes and more accessible to you. I... -
New leaf
To understand why the hiring of Brian Bannon as Chicago's public library commissioner caused a more-than-ordinary stir, let us quote a learned cultural authority. That authority is not Socrates. It is not Shakespeare. It is not Goethe. Nor is it...
Tags: Health, Graduation, Merle Haggard, Chicago Mayor, Arts and Culture
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175 years of memorable, horrible, humorous and remarkable events that shaped Chicago
On March 4, 1837, exactly 175 years ago, Chicago was incorporated. Not that Flashback needed a reason, but we took this occasion to compile a very long list of events, year by year and decade by decade, that helped shape this great city.
Some events...Tags: Health, Radio, Museums, Arts and Culture, Richard J. Daley
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Steppenwolf for Young Adults season announced
The Steppenwolf Theatre has announced its 2012-13 season for young adults. The two-show slate, aimed primarily at teen audiences, begins in the fall with Heidi Stillman's adaptation of "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak, the story of a young, book-loving...Tags: Nazi Party, Steppenwolf Theatre
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February 8: Author - Natalie Moore and Lance Williams Talk About Their Book, The Almighty Black P Stone Nation
WGN NewsNatalie Moore and Lance Williams Events: Tonight 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Society of Midland Authors Program The Cliff Dwellers Club 200 S. Michigan Avenue, 22nd floor Chicago February 10 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 57th Street Books 1301 E. 57th Street...Tags: Education, Crime, Law and Justice, Chicago Restaurants, Crimes, Colleges and Universities
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February 9: Author - Wade Rouse Talks About His Book, It's All Relative
WGN NewsWade Rouse To purchase a copy of the book: It's All Relative: Two Families, Three Dogs, 34 Holidays, and 50 Boxes of Wine (A Memoir) Events: Tonight 6:00 p.m. The Chicago Public Library Harold Washington Library Center 400 State Street Chicago...Tags: Holidays, Martha Stewart, WGN, Harold Washington Library Center, Human Interest
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April 20: Author - Rebecca Skloot, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
WGN NewsRebecca Skloot Events: Talk and Signing Wednesday, April 20 7:00 p.m. Pfeiffer Hall 310 E. Benton Avenue Naperville Thursday May 16 6:00 p.m. Chicago Public Library 400 S. State Street Chicago RebeccaSkloot.com HenriettaLacksFoundation.org To...Tags: WGN
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Aldermen suggest library workers give up raises to avoid cuts
Clout StreetA pair of Chicago aldermen on Tuesday called on city library workers to give up pay raises so branch libraries can stay open six days a week. The proposal came in a letter from Ald. Edward Burke, 14th, longtime chairman of the Finance Committee, and Ald....Tags: Edward M. Burke, Hospitals and Clinics, Health, Labor Markets, Unions
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Emanuel tries to get handle on library closing flap
Clout StreetMayor Rahm Emanuel on Friday sought to get a handle on the flap over imminent Monday closings of Chicago Public Library branches, saying the move is necessary because union leaders haven't agreed to an alternate idea to cut hours at the libraries. The...Tags: Unions, Unions, AFSCME, Career and Workplace, Employees
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Chicago police give sex offender new address: Cook County Jail
Tribune reporterA man who was allegedly viewing pornographic cartoons in a North Side library told police he hadn't registered as a child sex offender because he doesn't have an address. He has one now: Cook County Jail. Police were called to the Chicago Public Library,...Tags: Drug Trafficking, Sex Crimes, Grundy County, Chicago, Cook County
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Philosophies of East & West
Staff reporterJoin us on Thursday, February 2, 2012, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on a journey studying the major cultures and philosophies of East and West emphasizing their rich and useful modern day applications. Highlights include the philosophies of India, Tibet, China,...Tags: Religion and Belief, Philosophy
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